Prototype Previews: Hopback and Heat Stick

[Dolomieu]

Has anyone put a ds18b20 probe in thier Hot Rod tube?

 

[wbarber69]

Has anyone put a ds18b20 probe in thier Hot Rod tube?

If you're going to do that if suggest getting the ic and some silicone. press the ic directly up against the sidewall and silicone it in place.

 

[ScubaSteve]

I've put a similar RTD probe in mine...I can say that the cable looks thicker on that one you pictured, you will probably have trouble running it down the tube. The RTD wiring I used was the standard kind, and it worked well.

As far as the sensor goes, it just rests on the bottom, no need to secure it. However, there is ~3-5 degrees difference, at least comparing the PID to an analog bimetal thermometer.

 

[WI_Wino]

Has anyone put on twist lock plugs on the cord of their hot rod? Mine is currently wired up w/ about 12' of 10/3 cord and it's a PITA when washing. The cord flops around all over and it's just kind of heavy. I bought a L6-30 male/female plug set and am thinking about cutting my cord and wiring those in. When it's time to clean up, I twist off the cord and only have the hot rod to deal with.

 

[Dolomieu]

I've put a similar RTD probe in mine...I can say that the cable looks thicker on that one you pictured, you will probably have trouble running it down the tube. The RTD wiring I used was the standard kind, and it worked well.

As far as the sensor goes, it just rests on the bottom, no need to secure it. However, there is ~3-5 degrees difference, at least comparing the PID to an analog bimetal thermometer.

Yeah in concerned that it won't fit. I do have a stainless thermowell that's about 12 inches. Maybe I can attach it with a couple stainless hose clamps. Beyond that I'm just concerned the wires for these probes may not be able to handle the heat. Though it will in be to warm warm to about 168 at most.

 

[ScubaSteve]

Has anyone put on twist lock plugs on the cord of their hot rod? Mine is currently wired up w/ about 12' of 10/3 cord and it's a PITA when washing. The cord flops around all over and it's just kind of heavy. I bought a L6-30 male/female plug set and am thinking about cutting my cord and wiring those in. When it's time to clean up, I twist off the cord and only have the hot rod to deal with.

Not a bad idea, but expensive and bulky....and consider that if you have a sensor you will have to add a QD to that.....how aggressively are you washing it? I just laid mine on the ground, lightly scrubbed, then sprayed. It should not be heavily soiled unless you are free-floating your hops.

 

[WI_Wino]

Not a bad idea, but expensive and bulky....and consider that if you have a sensor you will have to add a QD to that.....how aggressively are you washing it? I just laid mine on the ground, lightly scrubbed, then sprayed. It should not be heavily soiled unless you are free-floating your hops.

No sensor in the hot rod for my setup, that'll be attached to the kettle. For cost I found 2 sets of used plugs for $18 on ebay, should be here today. I brew inside so hosing it off on the floor isn't an option. But I always have some hop and other crud that is stuck to the hot rod that requires some scrubbing to remove.

 

[wbarber69]

Yeah in concerned that it won't fit. I do have a stainless thermowell that's about 12 inches. Maybe I can attach it with a couple stainless hose clamps. Beyond that I'm just concerned the wires for these probes may not be able to handle the heat. Though it will in be to warm warm to about 168 at most.

You can easily fit the type of sensor you have in the tube. just buy this http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/121908...7290-0%26rvr_id%3D1004263613581&ul_noapp=true instead of the already made probe and secure it to the sidewall of the hotrod

 

[Dolomieu]

You can easily fit the type of sensor you have in the tube. just buy this http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/121908...7290-0%26rvr_id%3D1004263613581&ul_noapp=true instead of the already made probe and secure it to the sidewall of the hotrod

I have some of those, thank you.

 

[Dolomieu]

Any idea when these may be back in stock. I'm itching to get this electric set up going.

 

[Dolomieu]

These are back in stock

 

[MicroBrewMaster]

Still making the hop back, can't seem to find it on your site?

 

[smagic14]

Any idea when the hot rod will be back in stock?

 

[PeteNMA]

Ditto that. Looking to go to electric for boiling and the hot rod is just what the doctor ordered

 

[Bobby_M]

Probably not more than 2 weeks

 

[PeteNMA]

Thanks. Go ahead and order and the magic of computers will figure it out?

 

[Bobby_M]

They will be back in stock and orderable mid next week.

 

[smagic14]

Bobby is there a replacement part for where the element threads into for the hot rod? I can't seem to get the old rusted element out now that I bought your stainless element

 

[froot]

Bobby is there a replacement part for where the element threads into for the hot rod? I can't seem to get the old rusted element out now that I bought your stainless element

Soak in molasses for a few days. 1 part molasses 5 parts water, will come up like new.